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10 November, 01:50

Is movements of ocean currents mainly caused by the moon

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  1. 10 November, 02:20
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    Surface currents, are driven primarily by winds. Deep ocean currents are driven by density differences between water locations. The Moon's gravity actually pulls Earth's water towards it. Wherever the moon is, as it orbits the Earth, there is a high tide 'bulge' that stays lined up with the Moon. The side of the Earth that is furthest from the Moon also has a high tide 'bulge'. This is because the Earth is closer to the moon than the water on its far side. The Moon's gravity pulls more on the planet than the water on the opposite side. These two water bulges on opposite sides of the Earth aligned with the Moon are the high tides. The strong gravitational fields of the Moon result in changing gravitational fields causing tides to rise and fall.
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